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Re: 3rd-party replacement for ultrachrome matte black - benefit?

2006-04-29 by sagaface

I use UC-T0348-K. I see that there's a $2 difference between it and the other two, but I 
have no idea why. Perhaps someone else can answer that question. 

Let us know how you fare with it...I think you'll be very pleased.

Good luck!
Sarah



--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "maracaholics" 
<maracaholics@...> wrote:
>
> 
> Thanks Sarah, that's good news. Which of the three MIS Eboni 
> cartridges do you use -- MIS lists for the 2200 three of them:  One 
> that's part of their cheaper "ultrachrome" set, one that's part of 
> their "pro" set, and one that's part of their b&w "ultratone / UT7" 
> set.
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "sagaface" 
> <sagaface@> wrote:
> >
> > MIS Eboni. Many folks on this forum use it as part of a full MIS 
> set. I also have a 2200, and 
> > have not changed out the other Epson inks (yet...), only MK for 
> Eboni. The difference will 
> > astound you.
> > 
> > Sarah
> > 
> > 
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "maracaholics" 
> > <maracaholics@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello -- I'm contemplating if I could improve my 2200's d-max on 
> matte 
> > > paper by using a third-party ink to replace just the matte-black 
> > > cartridge in my 2200. (Meanwhile, I'd stick with the OEM 
> ultrachromes 
> > > on the other colors, so as to not rock the boat too much). Yes, I 
> know 
> > > that an R2400 upgrade would get me a higher D-Max, but I don't 
> feel 
> > > like replacing my 2200-with-ImagePrint6 system.
> > > 
> > > I know MediaStreet sells a G-Chrome (G6) matte black cartridge 
> which 
> > > might accomplish this, but I have no confirmation as to whether 
> it 
> > > would produce a better black than the 2200's OEM MK. Also, 
> there's 
> > > probably a comparable ink sold by MIS. Anyone with info that 
> might be 
> > > helpful? Should I go for it?
> > >
> >
>

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